Win a Cookbook

In our series, “Win a Cookbook,” we give you a preview of a cookbook we love, then let you vote for the recipe you most want us to reveal. By voting, you enter to win a free copy of the cookbook. See official rules.

Macaroons may seem hard to make. But they are, in fact, no more difficult than pie. (And you know what they say about pie.) To prove this, Berengere Abraham outlines with photos twelve foolproof steps to perfect macaroons in her new cookbook, Macarons. There’s much else to love about Abraham’s spongy little bijoux, but after winter’s grey doldrums, it’s their vibrant colors that have us hooked. Some are filled with jam, some with ganache; some taste fruity, some are scented with nuts. But they’re all bright. Out in April, this book is a happy prelude to spring.

Now, you decide: Which recipe should we reveal from Macarons? Click after the jump to see delectable photos that will help guide your decision (or, more likely, will make it harder to choose).

WIN IT!

In the comments section, vote for the photo you like best from Macarons and you could win a free copy of the book! Just type in the name of your favorite photo below (for example, “Cherry Macaroon”), and you not only vote for which recipe we reveal, but you also automatically enter to win a copy of Macarons. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Click here for full rules.

The contest ends at 11:59 PM March 18, 2011, when all entries/comments must be received. When we reveal the three cookbook winners, we will also reveal the winning recipe.

#1 Mango and Mascarpone Macaroon

#2 Cherry Macaroon

#3 Gingersnap and Vanilla Macaroon

Reprinted with permission from Macarons by Berengere Abraham, copyright 2011. Published by Spruce-Octopus Books. Photos by Marie-Jose Jarry.